Shift Technician

ADEY Limited; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks an experienced Shift Technician. In this role, you'll maintain and operate production equipment, conduct training, and ensure quality control. You must have previous manufacturing experience, be proficient with MS Office, and possess strong communication skills. The role features a rotating shift pattern and focuses on continuous improvement and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a trainer.
• Computer literate, including MS packages.
• Organised and able to manage own workload.
• Able to accurately complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is available for planned tool changes.
• Inspect product quality during machine start-up.
• Conduct training on relevant processes and procedures.
• Lead trials and step up to the Production Team Leader role.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Training skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving ability

Education

Relevant qualifications such as IOSH or engineering

Tools

MS Office packages

Job description

The Shift Technician will have in depth knowledge to prepare, operate, and maintain equipment and machinery safely and facilitate training. They will perform planned routine tool changes, maintain and repair tooling to keep production lines optimised and in good working order. They will support and facilitate the start up, shutdown of machines as well as problem solving, ensuring correct materials are utilised and perform quality control evaluations to confirm finished goods meet quality standards. They will share their experience and knowledge to train and develop our people to the required business documents. They will embrace and champion the trademark behaviours. You will work a shift pattern consisting of 2 days (0:00-19:00, followed by 2 nights (19:00-07:00) then 4 days off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is available for planned tool changes and prioritise them from the daily plan.
• Prioritise tool changes from the allocated daily plan.
• Inspect product quality during machine start‑up and identify problems with corrective actions.
• Conduct training on relevant processes and procedures.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping and lead daily operations meetings when required.
• Support and lead trials and step up to the Production Team Leader role during absence.
• Risk assess new tasks and support documentation including Level 2 audits.
• Ensure correct PPE usage and safe tool handling and storage.
• Monitor equipment efficiency and complete tool change documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement solutions and support operator training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a trainer.
• Computer literate, including MS packages.
• Relevant qualifications such as IOSH, or engineering would be advantageous.
• Technically minded with an understanding of business processes.
• Able to accurately complete paperwork.
• Organised and able to manage own workload.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem‑solving ability.

Company Overview

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry's widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.